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St. Patrick's Day Popcorn Recipe

Festive St. Patrick's Day Popcorn Recipe You’ll Crave

Try this St. Patrick's Day Popcorn Recipe for a delightful mix of sweet and salty flavors that's perfect for any gathering!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Popcorn
  • 1 package Microwave Popcorn Use light or regular butter flavor.
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Green Chocolate Candy Melts Melt smoothly for coating.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Candy Melts For drizzling.
For Toppings
  • 1/2 cup St. Patrick's Day Sprinkles Add right after drizzling.
  • 1 cup Green Mint M&Ms For added flavor.

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • large mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • spatula
  • platter or baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by popping your microwave popcorn according to package instructions, ensuring to use either light or regular butter flavor. Remove any unpopped kernels and place the popped corn into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Divide the green and white chocolate candy melts into separate microwave-safe bowls.
  3. Microwave the green chocolate candy melts on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the melted green chocolate generously over the popcorn, tossing gently with a spatula to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer the coated popcorn onto a large platter or lined baking sheet, spreading it out evenly to cool.
  6. Repeat the microwave process with the white chocolate candy melts, heating for 1-2 minutes and stirring until smooth.
  7. Drizzle the white chocolate over the popcorn, and immediately sprinkle with St. Patrick's Day sprinkles.
  8. Top with the green mint M&Ms, allow the popcorn to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. If in a warm climate, refrigerate in a sealed container to maintain crunch.

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